Midday Glance: Beverages companies
Shares of some top beverages companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Full story
Goose Creek council tables tax hike proposal
Tuesday Goose Creek City council tabled a vote to increase taxes. The city's proposed tax hike would have applied to prepared foods and beverages. Full story
Coca-Cola Pushes Anti-Obesity Campaign
The beverage company is working to make lower calorie drinks, says Steve Cahillane, Coca-Cola Americas executive vp & president.
Goose Creek considers 2% hospitality fee
The Goose Creek City Council is considering a 2% hospitality fee on all prepared food and beverages. This includes alcoholic beverages, wine and beer. Full story
Beverage maker Cott reports lower sales for 1Q
Shares of Cott Corp. fell Wednesday after the beverage maker reported lower first-quarter revenue, citing a loss in market share and a broader decline in the North American soft drink industry. Full story
Beverage maker Cott reports dip in revenue, margin
(Reuters) - Canadian soft drink maker Cott Corp <BCB.TO> <COT.N> reported a fall in its first-quarter revenue and margins as it exited some of its businesses in North America and lost market share, sending its shares down as much as 11 percent. Full story
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Dr. Pepper Battles Soda Backlash
The beverage maker is working hard to develop new products to offset the trend among consumers to drink less of its drinks, reports CNBC's Jane Wells.
Coca-Cola Q1 Earnings Beats on Top & Bottom Line
John Faucher, JP Morgan analyst, breaks down the beverage company's first quarter numbers, as the stock hits a 52-week high.
What does a food taste tester actually do?
Food and beverage companies rely on food taste testers to analyze and review their products. But what exactly is their role and how could you get hired to taste food for a living?
Squawk Takes a Stand on Coca-Cola's Commercials
The "Squawk Box" news team weighs in on the beverage company's new ad campaign addressing obesity.
Energy Drinks Linked to Deaths?
The FDA has received reports of 13 deaths over the last 4 years that could be related to the use of "5-Hour Energy" beverage. CNBC's Herb Greenberg weighs in.
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